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Omaha Fire Chief retiring in May

Omaha Fire Chief Bernard Kanger plans to retire in May.A news release from Mayor Jean Stothert’s office says Kanger notified them Tuesday of his retirement, effective May 6. Kanger is a 25 year veteran of the Omaha Fire Department.

Mayor Stothert plans to name an interim Fire Chief prior to Kanger’s retirement. A national search will be conducted for a new fire department leader.

In a statement, the Omaha Professional Fire Fighters Association thanked Kanger for his service to the department, and the community for its support.

Kanger became Omaha Fire Chief in May 2014.